I have a Gorell Timeless dealer coming in the AM to quote me and I will want to compare it vs the Imperial LS. Any specific questions I should ask or options to have quoted to make sure I have an apples to apples comparison?

We did not get any upgrades quoted on the Imperial LS std Double Pane w/ interceptor. I was considering the solar low-e coating but i can always go back and ask for it.

Sunrise contracotr is coming out Monday and have not yet heard back from an Okna window rep not sure why.

Sunrise - 16 DH & 1 Bow all Ultra-U Plus glass and blinds in the bow - From a well established company $14865

I do not really have a preference but the Gorell salesman did not like being compared to the Soft-Lite he said "the sashes move a lot and they have many warranty issues because of it" and the Soft-Lite guy pointed out that Sunrise does not have interlocking sashes and it can be a "Security issue and it lets in too much air" they both said it was not an apples to apples comparrison.

Lastly I have no preference on any of these companies they were all low pressure easy to talk too. As you can see all of the quotes are so close I see no clear price contendor so I am hoping you all can help me make an informed decision as to why I should choose one over another. If it help I can provide the install company names but I wasnt sure if that was ok. Message me if that is important.

I am very nervous about spending the money. I really want to see a return on the investment over time as we plan on staying at this home for a long time.

You really can't go wrong with any of the 3, as they are all good products offered by sloid manufacturers. I have sold and installed all three brands, and I'd say that if they were similar glass packages, it would be an apples to apples comparison. That being said, they are not. I like the Gorell product, but with that glass package, the LS is a better deal. The LS will also have superior ratings. On the Sunrise, I don't really care for the fact that they don't have a sash interlock either, but they don't really seem to have too many issues with air leakage.
Overall, the LS is probably the best product and is the lowest price, so as long as you feel comfortable with that installation company, I'd say that would get my vote.

Funny that the Softlite salesman claims the Sunrise leaks a lot of air because the sashes don't interlock considering the AI rate is .04. I think the Sunrise is a nicer looking, more refined window and has less of an industrial look than Softlite. That said, any of those windows would be an excellent choice. You have definitely narrowed it down to the cream of the crop IMO.

EcoStar Remodeling wrote:Funny that the Softlite salesman claims the Sunrise leaks a lot of air because the sashes don't interlock considering the AI rate is .04. I think the Sunrise is a nicer looking, more refined window and has less of an industrial look than Softlite. That said, any of those windows would be an excellent choice. You have definitely narrowed it down to the cream of the crop IMO.

Soft-Lite claims a bunch of things. I do like the window but their selling practices as a company leave a bit to be desired in my opinion.

EcoStar Remodeling wrote:Funny that the Softlite salesman claims the Sunrise leaks a lot of air because the sashes don't interlock considering the AI rate is .04. I think the Sunrise is a nicer looking, more refined window and has less of an industrial look than Softlite. That said, any of those windows would be an excellent choice. You have definitely narrowed it down to the cream of the crop IMO.

Soft-Lite claims a bunch of things. I do like the window but their selling practices as a company leave a bit to be desired in my opinion.